Take time today to read the poem I, TOO, SING AMERICA with your kids
January 16, 2012 by Sharon
Filed under Sharon, Teaching Poetry to Kids
How to Improve Kids’ Reading & Vocabulary Skills AND teach Poetry in 2 Minutes a Day… Children are drawn to poetry because poetry makes us think. When talking about poetry with young children, it’s not necessary to analyze and interpret every detail. What is important is feeling the essence of the poem, the words, and [...]
Day 17: 365 Days of Literacy for Children – Fun, Easy & Completely Do-able
January 17, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under 365 Days of Literacy for Kids, Parents and Literacy, Poetry, Reading, Sharon, Teachers, Teaching Moments
Children are drawn to poetry because it makes us think. When talking about poetry with young children, it’s not necessary to analyze and interpret every detail. What is important is feeling the essence of the poem, the words, and talking about how the words connects to our real lives. The poem I, Too, Sing America [...]
